Standalone Workshops

Nextech is excited to provide immersive PD opportunities at no cost to Indiana teachers—whether you're an inservice teacher who's new to teaching CS or a veteran instructor expanding pathways and course offerings at your school.

Professional Development Workshops

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k-12
April 27 & April 29, 2026
online

Description

AI literacy equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage with AI technologies intelligently and responsibly. During this 2-part virtual workshop, teachers will receive a fundamental understanding of AI including awareness of the ethics and implications, AI problem solving and how to use AI for themselves and their students.
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k-5
May 2, 2026
online

Description

Designed for K-5 educators teaching across all subjects, this workshop empowers teachers to integrate computer science into any subject area with confidence. Participants will explore the importance of CS and AI, learn how to implement Code.org’s CS Connections, and leave with a concrete plan to engage their students in meaningful computing experiences.
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6-12
July 9-10, 2026
Evansville, Indiana

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Using Microsoft’s FarmBeats for Students Curriculum, this workshop empowers teachers across all subjects (ag, science, CS, etc.) to confidently integrate computer science, AI, and agriculture into their classroom. Educators will collaboratively explore hands-on strategies, share ideas, and develop a concrete plan for bringing technology-rich agriculture using the BBC micro:bit & CS experiences into their school.
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6-12
July 16-17, 2026
Fishers, IN

Description

Using Microsoft’s FarmBeats for Students Curriculum, this workshop empowers teachers across all subjects (ag, science, CS, etc.) to confidently integrate computer science, AI, and agriculture into their classroom. Educators will collaboratively explore hands-on strategies, share ideas, and develop a concrete plan for bringing technology-rich agriculture using the BBC micro:bit & CS experiences into their school.
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6-12
July 21-22, 2026
Bloomington, IN

Description

Using Microsoft’s FarmBeats for Students Curriculum, this workshop empowers teachers across all subjects (ag, science, CS, etc.) to confidently integrate computer science, AI, and agriculture into their classroom. Educators will collaboratively explore hands-on strategies, share ideas, and develop a concrete plan for bringing technology-rich agriculture using the BBC micro:bit & CS experiences into their school.
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6-12
July 30-31, 2026
Ft. Wayne, IN

Description

Using Microsoft’s FarmBeats for Students Curriculum, this workshop empowers teachers across all subjects (ag, science, CS, etc.) to confidently integrate computer science, AI, and agriculture into their classroom. Educators will collaboratively explore hands-on strategies, share ideas, and develop a concrete plan for bringing technology-rich agriculture using the BBC micro:bit & CS experiences into their school.
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